1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 590 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Corvette | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1867 mm |