2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alpina | Smart |
| Model | B3 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |
