1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 805 kg more than 2002 Smart Roadster. 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2002 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Caprice | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
