2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 705 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Camaro | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
