2003 MCC Smart vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 60 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 635 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart.
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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2003 MCC Smart | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | Smart | Cedric |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |