1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 780 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, 1980 Volvo 265 (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 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 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
Make | MCC | Volvo |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 265 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 58 L |