1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 775 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
