2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 55 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 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 2006 Smart ForTwo. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
