1999 MCC Smart vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 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, 1999 MCC Smart (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
