1949 Morris Six vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 415 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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Six | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morris | Smart |
Model | Six | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1820 mm |