1949 Austin 16 vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart.
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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | 16 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 1280 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
