1947 Austin 16 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 66 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.
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) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | 16 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1947 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1867 mm |