2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 455 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 2011 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Musa, 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, 2005 Lancia Musa (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Musa | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Musa | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 33 L |