1971 Morris Marina vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 67 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Smart ForTwo (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2003 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morris | Smart |
Model | Marina | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 67 mm |
Top Speed | 135 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 33 L |