2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 360 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 200 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
