2003 Alpina B7 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 B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpina | Smart |
Model | B7 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |