1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 1 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 510 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.
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, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mahindra CL | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Mahindra | MCC |
Model | CL | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |