1993 Toyota MR2 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 795 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota MR2 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | MR2 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
