1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1670 kg more than 2007 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Express | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6505 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 1820 mm |
