1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 1253 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 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS | |
| Make | MCC | Lexus |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | LS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| 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 | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 84 L |
