2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher.

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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Chevrolet Smart
Model Corvette Fortwo
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Type V electric
Horse Power 400 HP 0 HP
Torque 544 Nm 130 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 1867 mm


 

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