2001 Smart Roadster vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 900 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, 1974 Toyota Century (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart Roadster | 1974 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
