2001 MCC Smart vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 220 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.
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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2001 MCC Smart | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | Smart | Violet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2460 mm |