2001 MCC Smart vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1205 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.
Because 2001 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Voyager (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | MCC | Plymouth |
| Model | Smart | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2880 mm |
