2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1160 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Chrysler | MCC |
| Model | 300 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
