2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 990 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | Vanquish | Roadster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |