1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alpine | Smart |
| Model | A 610 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
