1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 880 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Buick | MCC |
| Model | LeSabre | Smart |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
