1971 AC 428 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | 428 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
