2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Discovery | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
