1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1304 kg more than 1999 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MCC |
| Model | Virage | Smart |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
