2003 MCC Smart vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC Smart (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MCC Smart weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 MCC Smart (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC Smart | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | MCC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Smart | Minica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2060 mm |
