1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Allard | MCC |
Model | Palm Beach | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |