2007 Smart Brabus vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
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, 2007 Smart Brabus (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart Brabus should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart Brabus | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | Brabus | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 698 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
