2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | V8 Vantage | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 22 L |
