2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart Roadster weights approximately 75 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
| Model | Roadster | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
