1948 Morris Six vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 419 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Six | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Six | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 22 L |
