2000 Smart Roadster vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
