2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 741 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.
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, 2009 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | MCC |
| Model | Odyssey | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 22 L |
