1945 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 599 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe weights approximately 185 kg more than 1945 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Fiat 500 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | 500 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
