1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2003 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2003 MCC ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2003 MCC ForTwo. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 2003 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Alpine | MCC |
| Model | A 110 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1810 mm |
