1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Toyota | Smart |
Model | Corolla | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |