2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | SSR | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1870 mm |
