2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Express | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
