1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 MCC Smart weights approximately 125 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 1999 MCC Smart (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Abarth | MCC |
| Model | 600 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |
