1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2013 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 70 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 33 L |