1999 MCC Smart vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 635 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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Crown 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 | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
