1999 MCC Smart vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 11 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), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 620 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, 2010 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | MCC | BMW |
| Model | Smart | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| 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 | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
