2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Smart | Volvo |
| Model | Roadster | 740 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
