2000 Smart Roadster vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
