2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Alpina | Smart |
| Model | B3 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
