1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1956 Saab 93
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Saab 93 would be higher. At 748 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Saab 93 weights approximately 90 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, 1956 Saab 93, 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 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Saab 93. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Saab 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1956 Saab 93 | |
| Make | MCC | Saab |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 93 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 54 L |
