1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 55 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |