2007 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Because 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Veracruz | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Hyundai | MCC |
| Model | Veracruz | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 22 L |
