2006 BMW 650 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 650 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
