1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe and 1998 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru SVX weights approximately 900 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 Subaru SVX 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, 1998 Subaru SVX 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, 1998 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru SVX 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 | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | MCC | Subaru |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | SVX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
