1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 151 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 2001 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Smart |
Model | Sprite | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |