2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | Cayman | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1867 mm |
