1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morgan | Smart |
Model | Plus 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |