2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
