1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 2010 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, 1956 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
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 | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |