2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 754 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
