1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1953 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1953 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | 2-Litre | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| 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 | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
