1999 MCC Smart vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1006 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.
Because 1999 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | MCC | Buick |
| Model | Smart | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
