1953 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1953 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, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Morgan | Smart |
| Model | Plus 4 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
