2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 238 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | SSR | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 33 L |