1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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, 1970 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 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 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | MCC | Morgan |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2450 mm |