1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Alpine | Smart |
| Model | V6 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
