1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Appia | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
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 | 55 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 33 L |