1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 275 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, 1960 Volvo 120 (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 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 | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | MCC | Volvo |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 120 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 68 L |