1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 919 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 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera 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 | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
Make | MCC | Opel |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Frontera |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2710 mm |