2008 Smart Ultimate 112 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Smart | Porsche |
| Model | Ultimate 112 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
