1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 90 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
