2005 MCC Smart vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 MCC Smart would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | MCC | Porsche |
| Model | Smart | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2416 mm |
