1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 896 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Smart ForTwo
Make Chevrolet Smart
Model Corvette ForTwo
Year Released 1970 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 7440 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 83 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 121 Nm
Top Speed 362 km/hour 145 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1570 mm