2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1411 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | ForTwo | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 117 L |
