2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 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 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 990 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Jaguar | MCC |
Model | XJ | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1820 mm |