2008 Smart Roadster vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Smart Roadster and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Toyota Corolla (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster. 2008 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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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2008 Smart Roadster | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |