2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 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 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
| Model | ForTwo | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 45 L |
