1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 13 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 1070 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 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 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | MCC | BMW |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 530 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
