2002 MCC Smart vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1101 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart. 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | MCC | Buick |
| Model | Smart | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 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 | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3009 mm |
