1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 110 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |
