2001 Smart Roadster vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 1970 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart Roadster | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Corona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 51 L |
