1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 984 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Avanti | MCC |
| Model | Avanti | Smart |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 1810 mm |
