1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 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 21 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Caprice | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1870 mm |
