1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2002 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 911 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 22 L |