2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart Roadster weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
