2001 MCC Smart vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2001 MCC Smart and 2001 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 780 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, 2001 Honda CR-V, 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart. 2001 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2001 Honda CR-V 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | MCC | Honda |
| Model | Smart | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2620 mm |
