1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Simca 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Simca 8 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
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, 1949 Simca 8 (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | MCC | Simca |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2450 mm |
