1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 865 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2004 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2004 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Caprice | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1820 mm |
