2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Express | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 33 L |
