1962 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 230 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Lancia | MCC |
Model | Appia | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 22 L |