2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2590 mm |
