1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 763 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 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | MCC | Subaru |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |