1964 Austin A 60 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 60 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 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, 1964 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | A 60 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 4440 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |