1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous

To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 1370 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.

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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous 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 1999 Pontiac Rageous
Make MCC Pontiac
Model Smart & Pulse City Coupe Rageous
Year Released 1998 1999
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 599 cc 5737 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 53 HP 312 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 80 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2970 mm


 

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