2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2010 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon.
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, 2006 Smart ForFour (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2010 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Smart | Lancia |
| Model | ForFour | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 47 L |
