1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 660 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | MCC | Holden |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2830 mm |