1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 238 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2011 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Toyota | Smart |
Model | Sport 800 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |