2000 Smart Roadster vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Because 2000 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
