1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2005 MCC Smart

To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 7 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 MCC Smart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MCC Smart weights approximately 100 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, 2005 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 MCC Smart 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 2005 MCC Smart
Make MCC MCC
Model Smart & Pulse City Coupe Smart
Year Released 1998 2005
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 599 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 80 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2250 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2370 mm


 

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