2005 MCC Smart vs. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Microbus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Microbus would be higher. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 930 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, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 1998 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | MCC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Smart | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
