1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1250 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | MCC | Porsche |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Panamera |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 100 L |