2004 MCC Smart vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 MCC Smart and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2004 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC Smart | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
