2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Aveo and 2005 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 112 kg more than 2005 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Aveo | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 888 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |
