2005 MCC Smart vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MCC Smart weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 2005 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | MCC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Smart | Minica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
