2004 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2004 Porsche Cayenne and 2004 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,505 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Cayenne | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | Cayenne | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4505 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 47 L |
