2000 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 536 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MCC |
| Model | Spider | Smart |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
