1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Saab 900 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Saab 900 weights approximately 630 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.
Because 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Saab 900 (255 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Saab 900 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 | 1990 Saab 900 | |
| Make | MCC | Saab |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 900 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2530 mm |
