2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Camry (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 520 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.
Because 2000 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2610 mm |
