1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1215 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.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | MCC | Toyota |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 76 L |
