1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 630 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Corvette | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1867 mm |