1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 135 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1870 mm |
