1986 BMW Z1 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW Z1 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | Z1 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | 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 | 171 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |