1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 830 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | MCC |
| Model | Tickford | Smart |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
