1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe

To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.

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