1973 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 130 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | Touring | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
