1987 Buick Regal vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 620 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.
Because 1999 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Regal (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Buick | MCC |
| Model | Regal | Smart |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 22 L |
