1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 MCC Smart weights approximately 125 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108.
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 MCC Smart (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Alpine | MCC |
| Model | A 108 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 22 L |
