1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Smart ForTwo (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |