1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alpine | Smart |
| Model | A 110 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 33 L |
