1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 350 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Mazda | MCC |
| Model | Luce | Smart |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
