2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1085 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2740 mm |
