2000 Smart Roadster vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 237 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
