2008 Smart ForTwo vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1972 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1972 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Smart ForTwo | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2870 mm |