1946 Austin 16 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | 16 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
