1999 MCC Smart vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1290 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | MCC | Maserati |
| Model | Smart | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3064 mm |
