2004 MCC Smart vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 856 kg more than 2004 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC Smart | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | MCC | Pontiac |
| Model | Smart | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 7456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
