2003 MCC Smart vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 350 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC Smart | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Smart | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
