1959 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | Princess | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1820 mm |
