2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 865 kg more than 2001 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Smart | Aston Martin |
| Model | ForTwo | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 80 L |
