2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 672 kg more than 2010 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | ForTwo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 68 L |
