1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 530 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | DB4 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
