1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 8 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 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 1134 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero weights approximately 530 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, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 1033 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero 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 | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | MCC | SSC |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 6340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 1187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 1113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 416 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1090 mm |
