1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MCC |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Smart |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 35 L |
