1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | DB4 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 35 L |