1995 Alpina B6 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpina | Smart |
Model | B6 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1870 mm |