2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 750 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | V8 Vantage | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 33 L |