1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 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 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 55 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1867 mm |