1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 1999 MCC Smart were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 1050 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.
Because 1999 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MCC |
| Model | Trans Sport | Smart |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
