2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Smart Coupe

To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2005 Smart Coupe
Make Porsche Smart
Model 911 Coupe
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Size 3596 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 414 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 293 km/hour 135 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 15.5 seconds
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 730 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 33 L


 

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