1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 134 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart.
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, 2002 MCC Smart (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Lancia | MCC |
| Model | Appia | Smart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
