2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Fit | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |
