1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 220 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, 1966 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | MCC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Victor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 48 L |
