1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1176 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Buick | MCC |
Model | Riviera | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 22 L |