2002 MCC Smart vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 30 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, 2002 MCC Smart (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | MCC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Smart | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
