1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 924 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 61 L |
