1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 1209 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | MCC | Dodge |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 72 L |
