1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 85 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alpine | Smart |
| Model | A 110 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 22 L |
