2001 MCC Smart vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Commodore weights approximately 565 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Smart | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2670 mm |
