1989 Toyota Lexcen vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Lexcen | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Lexcen | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1867 mm |
