1984 BMW 725 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 725 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 725 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1867 mm |