1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 911 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 537 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1820 mm |