1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpine | Smart |
Model | A 310 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |