2002 MCC Smart vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2002 MCC Smart | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | MCC | Porsche |
Model | Smart | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 296 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 Length | 3430 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |