2001 MCC Smart vs. 1989 Peugeot 505

To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 480 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart. 2001 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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