2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 380 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.
Because 2002 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2540 mm |