2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2007 Smart Brabus

To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 999 cc, 2007 Smart Brabus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.

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, 2007 Smart Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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