1999 MCC Smart vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1860 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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | MCC | GMC |
| Model | Smart | Savana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3429 mm |
