1979 Buick Regal vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 679 kg more than 2002 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2002 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2002 MCC Smart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Buick | MCC |
| Model | Regal | Smart |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
