2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Express | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 33 L |
