1966 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2002 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, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | A 90 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1820 mm |
