1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 12 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 1100 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 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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, 2010 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 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 | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | MCC | BMW |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | X3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 67 L |
