1964 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2002 Smart Roadster. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Austin | Smart |
Model | Princess | Roadster |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2370 mm |