1963 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe

To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 550 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, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Fiat Grand Break 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
Make Fiat MCC
Model Grand Break Smart & Pulse City Coupe
Year Released 1963 1998
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1793 cc 599 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 720 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 22 L


 

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