1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70.
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 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 70 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
