1998 Acura Integra vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, both 1998 Acura Integra and 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (140 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Because 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Acura Integra (172 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Acura | MCC |
| Model | Integra | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
