1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 58 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. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 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, 1952 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1952 AC 2-Litre | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | AC | Smart |
Model | 2-Litre | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 137 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 33 L |