1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | Lagonda | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 310 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 35 L |
