2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 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, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart ForTwo | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Smart | Sunbeam |
Model | ForTwo | Alpine |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 27 L |