1978 Porsche 930 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 495 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 930 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | 930 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 79 mm |
| 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 | 1300 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1820 mm |
