1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1281 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | MCC | Honda |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 79 L |