1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe weights approximately 88 kg more than 1967 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | MCC | Renault |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
