1969 Porsche 914 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 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, 1969 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Porsche 914 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | 914 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 33 L |
