1999 MCC Smart vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 89 L |
