1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | Vantage | Brabus |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |