1950 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart ForTwo (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1950 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morgan Plus 4 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morgan | Smart |
Model | Plus 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1870 mm |