1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Appia | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 33 L |
