2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Silverado | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 33 L |