1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1977 Opel Monza
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 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 615 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 Opel Monza (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza 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 Opel Monza | |
Make | MCC | Opel |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Monza |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2550 mm |