2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 962 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Buick | MCC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Smart |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
