2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 911 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 456 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1515 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 33 L |