2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 7 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 872 kg more than 2001 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MCC |
| Model | Lumina | Smart |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 1820 mm |
