1999 MCC Smart vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 275 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, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
1999 MCC Smart | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | Smart | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2310 mm |