1997 MCC Smart vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1997 MCC Smart is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1997 MCC Smart. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1997 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1997 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 1997 MCC Smart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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