1976 BMW 630 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2002 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 630 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
