2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Musa (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Musa | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Musa | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |