1999 MCC Smart vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 475 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | MCC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Smart | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
