2002 MCC Smart vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Violet weights approximately 85 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, 1980 Nissan Violet (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | MCC | Nissan |
| Model | Smart | Violet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
