1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 599 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe 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 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 15 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, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 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 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | MCC | NSU |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 34 L |
