1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Bristol | MCC |
| Model | 408 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
