1955 Morris Minor vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Minor | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1820 mm |
