1992 Renault Alpine vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Alpine weights approximately 604 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Alpine | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Alpine | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 22 L |
