1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Smart |
| Model | Alpine | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |
