2002 MCC Smart vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart.
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, 1967 Opel Kadett (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Smart | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |
