1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
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 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1200S weights approximately 135 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, 1970 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1200S 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 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | MCC | Simca |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 53 L |
