1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 770 kg more than 2010 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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1977 Chevrolet Impala 2010 Smart ForTwo
Make Chevrolet Smart
Model Impala ForTwo
Year Released 1977 2010
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5001 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 70 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 1867 mm