2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 448 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Corvette | ForFour |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |