2008 Smart Roadster vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Smart Roadster | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Smart | Dodge |
| Model | Roadster | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 390 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
