2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
