1958 BMW 600 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 270 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 600 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
