2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayenne and 2010 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1425 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2010 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Porsche | Smart |
Model | Cayenne | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |