1976 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Porsche 911 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 911 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 22 L |