2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DBS would be higher.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
| Model | DBS | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 33 L |
