1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia.
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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Appia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |
