2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 540 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MCC |
| Model | Express | Smart |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 22 L |
