2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 531 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 717 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
