2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 790 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 2003 MCC Smart | |
Make | AC | MCC |
Model | Aceca | Smart |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |