1982 BMW 628 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 628 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
