2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C, 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, 2005 Citroen C (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C | 2005 MCC Smart | |
Make | Citroen | MCC |
Model | C | Smart |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |