2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | Vanquish | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |