1999 MCC Smart vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 1 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. Both 1999 MCC Smart and 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe are equipped with a 599 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | MCC | MCC |
| Model | Smart | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1820 mm |
