2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Impala (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Impala (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Impala | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 33 L |
