2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1983 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corsa (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
