1947 Austin 16 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16.
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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | 16 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
