1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1965 Skoda 1202
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 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Skoda 1202 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 1965 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 385 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, 1965 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Skoda 1202 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 | 1965 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | MCC | Skoda |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 30 L |
