1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2013 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | 911 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 33 L |
