1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Corsa | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1867 mm |
