1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Durango 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1275 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Dodge | MCC |
| Model | Durango | Smart |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
