2001 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2118 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | MCC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Smart | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 4018 mm |
