2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Porsche | Smart |
| Model | Panamera | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
