2004 MCC Smart vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 350 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, 1982 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC Smart | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 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 | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
