1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 90 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1867 mm |