2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Astro | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 33 L |