1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1952 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1952 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 AC 2-Litre | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | AC | Smart |
Model | 2-Litre | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |