1971 Morris Marina vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 160 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Marina | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |
