1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 710 kg more than 2013 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Camaro | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1867 mm |