2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 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, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 60 L |
