2005 MCC Smart vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 MCC Smart and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 848 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 Volkswagen Touran, 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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | MCC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Smart | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 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 | 730 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
