1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 1502 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 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 | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1820 mm |
