1997 Morgan 4 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Morgan 4 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Morgan | Smart |
Model | 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |