1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 880 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Bristol | MCC |
| Model | 409 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 22 L |
