1999 MCC Smart vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 905 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | MCC | Nissan |
| Model | Smart | President |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
