1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Camaro | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
