1964 Porsche 904 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 166 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Porsche 904 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 904 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |