1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | Touring | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1867 mm |