1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2002 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-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Smart |
| Model | 100 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
