1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1000 MB would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda 1000 MB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB weights approximately 67 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (75 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 1968 Skoda 1000 MB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1968 Skoda 1000 MB | |
| Make | MCC | Skoda |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1000 MB |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
