1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 150 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |