2001 MCC Smart vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1295 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | MCC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Smart | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2950 mm |
