2001 MCC Smart vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2001 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart. 2001 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2360 mm |
