1956 Austin A 95 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2013 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 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 95 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |