2005 Smart Roadster vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Roadster | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
