1993 Alpina B6 vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Alpina B6 | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpina | Smart |
Model | B6 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |