1998 Honda Today vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 MCC Smart weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 MCC Smart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 MCC Smart (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Honda | MCC |
| Model | Today | Smart |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
