2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1040 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 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | Panamera | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 400 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 | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |
