1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 400 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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | MCC | Peugeot |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 203 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
