1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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, 2007 Smart Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 1972 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1972 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Alpine | Smart |
Model | A 310 | Brabus |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |