1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 33 L |