1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart 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 33 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 23 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpine | Smart |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |