2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2610 mm |
