1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 MCC Smart weights approximately 66 kg more than 1959 Fiat 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, 2002 MCC Smart (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | 600 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |
