2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | 911 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |