2012 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2012 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
