1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 924 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MCC |
| Model | Caprice | Smart |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1810 mm |
