2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 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 Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Smart ForTwo | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Celica |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 61 L |