1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1999 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota 4Runner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1119 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 Toyota 4Runner (290 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 87 L |
