2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2006 Alpina Roadster is newer by 8 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina Roadster (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 675 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, 2006 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina Roadster | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | MCC |
| Model | Roadster | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 22 L |
