2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2003 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
