1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2002 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo is newer by 4 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. Both 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe and 2002 MCC ForTwo are equipped with a 599 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 2002 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | MCC | MCC |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
