1999 MCC Smart vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 10 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 790 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | MCC | BMW |
| Model | Smart | 320 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
