1999 MCC Smart vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1999 MCC Smart and 1999 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 945 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, 1999 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Smart | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |
