1973 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 525 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
