1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 342 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, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Gemini 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 | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | MCC | Isuzu |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
