2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Corvette | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
