2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart.
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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Dodge | MCC |
| Model | Nitro | Smart |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1820 mm |
