2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Smart ForTwo | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |