1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 748 kg more than 2013 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Corvette | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
