1980 Morgan 4 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 1980 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1980 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1980 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Morgan 4 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Morgan | Smart |
| Model | 4 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
