2007 Alpina B3 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 9 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B3 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | MCC |
| Model | B3 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1820 mm |
