1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 320 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 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 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | MCC | Rover |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 200 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
