1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 15 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1874 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | MCC | Cadillac |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 98 L |
