2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Alpina B5 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. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alpina B5 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alpina | Smart |
Model | B5 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |