1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 657 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 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC 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 Scion tC | |
Make | MCC | Scion |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | tC |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |