2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 579 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Smart | Porsche |
| Model | ForTwo | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
