1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 40 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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, 1999 MCC Smart (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | A 40 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 22 L |
