1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | V8 Zagato | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1820 mm |
