1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 955 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Smart Roadster weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Alpine A 110. 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.
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1967 Alpine A 110 | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Alpine | Smart |
Model | A 110 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 955 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2370 mm |