1999 MCC Smart vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 600 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 930 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 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart | 930 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
