1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 MCC Smart (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart.
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, 2001 MCC Smart (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400. 2001 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | 1400 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
