1958 Austin A135 vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart. 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2004 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | A135 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 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 | 2080 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |
