1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | V8 Volante | Roadster |
Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |