2001 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | MCC | Alpina |
| Model | Smart | B7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3071 mm |
