2009 Honda Civic vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 965 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1999 MCC Smart | |
Make | Honda | MCC |
Model | Civic | Smart |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 21.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |