2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2006 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 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2006 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Smart ForTwo | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForTwo | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 35 L |
