2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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 (563 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 911 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 130 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |