2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 830 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 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2320 mm |
