2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin DB7 and 2002 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MCC |
| Model | DB7 | Smart |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 35 L |
