1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 850 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
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1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | MCC | Subaru |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Forester |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |