1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | DB5 | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |