1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2010 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 70 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
