2003 MCC Smart vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 480 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC Smart | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | MCC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Smart | 220 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
