1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | 911 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 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 |
