2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 MCC Smart

To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1532 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 2003 MCC Smart
Make Chevrolet MCC
Model Tahoe Smart
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4807 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2262 kg 730 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2370 mm


 

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