2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 126 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.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 50 L |
