1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 52 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.
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 (376 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | DB4 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1867 mm |