1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | Lagonda | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
