1999 MCC Smart vs. 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
To start off, both 1999 MCC Smart and 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 467 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.
Because 1999 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| Make | MCC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Smart | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 56 L |
