2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Smart | Porsche |
| Model | Roadster | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
