1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Flaminia | ForFour |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 47 L |