1999 MCC Smart vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 290 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
