1950 Austin A135 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A135 | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
