1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1999 Seat Cordoba 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Cordoba (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 370 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, 1999 Seat Cordoba, 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, 1999 Seat Cordoba (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba 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 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | MCC | Seat |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2450 mm |