1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento 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 1,107 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 15 kg more 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 Fiat Seicento, 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 Fiat Seicento (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Fiat | MCC |
Model | Seicento | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1107 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 22 L |