2001 Smart Roadster vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart Roadster | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Smart | Aston Martin |
| Model | Roadster | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
