1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1150 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, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Chrysler | MCC |
| Model | Cordoba | Smart |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2280 mm |
