1975 BMW 315 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315.
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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 315 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1870 mm |