1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 709 kg more than 2005 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | 3-Litre | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 22 L |
