2003 MCC Smart vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 470 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC Smart | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
