1962 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | Princess | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |