1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Appia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 33 L |
