1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 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 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 600 kg more than 2011 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Flaminia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 33 L |
