1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart. 2001 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | A 90 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1820 mm |
