1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 780 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | MCC | Chevrolet |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Corvette |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 53 L |