2005 MCC Smart vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MCC Smart weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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, 1970 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | MCC | Morgan |
| Model | Smart | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
