2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Titan | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 35 L |
