2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1642 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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 Silverado (488 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Silverado | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
