1999 MCC Smart vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 490 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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | MCC | Volvo |
| Model | Smart | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
