2004 MCC Smart vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 845 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.
Because 2004 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC Smart | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | MCC | Plymouth |
| Model | Smart | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
