1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MCC Smart weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 2003 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2003 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Alpine | MCC |
| Model | A 108 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |
