2003 Smart Roadster vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (85 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 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 Celica (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Celica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
