1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Corona | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
