1999 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 13 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1700 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | MCC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Smart | Express |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3429 mm |
