1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 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 25 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 90 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| 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 | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1820 mm |
