1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 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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1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | V8 Zagato | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 534 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1867 mm |