1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 306 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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 2002 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 22 L |
