1956 Abarth 600 vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MCC Smart weights approximately 235 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 2004 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 2004 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Abarth | MCC |
| Model | 600 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
