1975 Morris Marina vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 151 kg more than 2001 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Morris | Smart |
| Model | Marina | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 22 L |
