1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2013 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1988 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1988 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alpine | Smart |
Model | V6 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1867 mm |