2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart ForTwo | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 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 | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 75 L |