1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | MCC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2670 mm |
