1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 170 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, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Fiat | MCC |
Model | Cabriolet | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 22 L |