1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1135 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 110 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |
