1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 617 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Camaro | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
