1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet S-10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet S-10 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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet S-10 has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 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.
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | S-10 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 1867 mm |