1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, 2010 Volvo C30 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C30 weights approximately 733 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 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | MCC | Volvo |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | C30 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
