2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 600 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2700 mm |
