2002 MCC Smart vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 640 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2002 MCC Smart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | MCC | Nissan |
| Model | Smart | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
