2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 585 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari A10 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 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 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Smart | Ascari |
| Model | ForTwo | A10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2636 mm |
