1951 Austin A vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 MCC Smart weights approximately 105 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 2002 MCC Smart (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | A | Smart |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |
