2006 Smart ForFour vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Smart ForFour (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForFour | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
