2005 Porsche GT2 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
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 GT2 (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche GT2 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche GT2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche GT2 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | GT2 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
