2008 Smart ForTwo vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart ForTwo (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona.
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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Smart ForTwo | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 2730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2510 mm |
