1999 MCC Smart vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1090 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
1999 MCC Smart | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | MCC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Smart | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |