1996 AC Cobra vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 AC Cobra weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | AC | MCC |
| Model | Cobra | Smart |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
