1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 2 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1080 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, 2000 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Voyager 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 | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | MCC | Plymouth |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2880 mm |
