1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpine | Smart |
Model | A 106 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 33 L |