1999 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 1211 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 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 MCC Smart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | MCC | Subaru |
| Model | Smart | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2748 mm |
