2008 Smart Roadster vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Smart Roadster | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Smart | GMC |
| Model | Roadster | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
