1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 56 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster.
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, 2006 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Aurelia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
