1985 BMW 324 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 324 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |