1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 310 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, 1978 Lada 1600 (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1600 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Lada | MCC |
Model | 1600 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 22 L |