2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1983 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 60 L |
