1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40.
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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
