1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
