2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForTwo | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2380 mm |