1999 MCC Smart vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 280 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2510 mm |
