2000 Honda Avancier vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,252 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Avancier weights approximately 800 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Avancier | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Honda | MCC |
| Model | Avancier | Smart |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2252 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1820 mm |
