2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster. 2008 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda CR-V | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | CR-V | Roadster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |