1999 MCC Smart vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1150 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | MCC | Pontiac |
| Model | Smart | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2950 mm |
