1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.

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