1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | Virage | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 175 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 Weight | 1920 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 35 L |
