1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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 659 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Naked is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Naked (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daihatsu Naked weights approximately 140 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 Daihatsu Naked 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, 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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 (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1999 Daihatsu Naked has manual transmission. 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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.
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1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1999 MCC Smart | |
Make | Daihatsu | MCC |
Model | Naked | Smart |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |