2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Carina weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 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, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Smart ForTwo | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |