1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 2000 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Aurelia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
