1955 Austin A 30 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 135 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 30 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 33 L |
