1996 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 580 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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Mazda | MCC |
| Model | RX-7 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1310 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
