1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | Virage | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 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 | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
