1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 370 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Flavia | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |