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.
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) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1867 mm |