2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 3 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 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 527 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Ascari | MCC |
| Model | Ecosse | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1560 mm |
