2001 MCC Smart vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 610 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, 1996 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | MCC | Nissan |
| Model | Smart | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2730 mm |
