1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
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, 1985 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 245 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 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | MCC | Volvo |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 245 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
