2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, both vehicles can yield 95 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
