1999 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1786 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | MCC | Nissan |
| Model | Smart | Armada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 106 L |
