2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 365 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2001 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |
