2005 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 MCC Smart would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 510 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
