1987 Lamborghini Portofino vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Smart |
| Model | Portofino | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 33 L |
