1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MCC Smart weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2004 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Abarth | MCC |
| Model | 1000 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 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 | 680 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |
