1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Ram 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 3,905 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1350 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Ram | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Dodge | MCC |
Model | Ram | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3905 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 1820 mm |