1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 998 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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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1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | V8 Volante | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 33 L |