2004 MCC Smart vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2004 MCC Smart and 2004 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart.
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, 2004 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2004 MCC Smart | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | MCC | Toyota |
Model | Smart | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |