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, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 10 kg more 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 (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 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.
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 | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 22 L |