1987 Buick Estate vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2001 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Buick | MCC |
| Model | Estate | Smart |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1820 mm |
