2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Land Rover | MCC |
| Model | LR3 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 22 L |
