2005 MCC Smart vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 485 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.
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, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | MCC | Volvo |
| Model | Smart | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 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 | 730 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
