1971 BMW Touring vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 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, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | Touring | Smart |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
