2008 Smart Roadster vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Smart Roadster | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |