1981 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Corona | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Corona | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1867 mm |
