2002 MCC Smart vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 454 kg more than 2002 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2002 MCC Smart | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | MCC | Vauxhall |
Model | Smart | Victor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |