2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown.
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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Smart ForTwo | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2540 mm |