1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 1092 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS | |
Make | MCC | Cadillac |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | STS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2957 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |