1999 MCC Smart vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 720 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche GT2 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche GT2 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 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2360 mm |
