2001 Smart ForFour vs. 1984 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Carina. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Carina weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Toyota Carina (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Smart ForFour | 1984 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForFour | Carina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |