1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 652 kg more than 2006 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | 911 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 22 L |
