1963 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Smart Fortwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1963 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1963 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Corona | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Corona | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
