1999 MCC Smart vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 820 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | MCC | Nissan |
| Model | Smart | Quest |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 76 L |
