2008 Smart ForTwo vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Smart ForTwo | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Smart | Aston Martin |
| Model | ForTwo | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2730 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 85 L |
