2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Smart ForTwo | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2340 mm |