1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Corvette | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 100 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |