2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus IS would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 580 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 1999 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Smart | Lexus |
| Model | ForTwo | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
