1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 750 kg more than 2002 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 849 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Corvette | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 100 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1820 mm |