2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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:

2011 Porsche 911 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Porsche Smart
Model 911 Fortwo
Year Released 2011 2013
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 3600 cc 1000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 345 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors