1988 BMW 520 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 520 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |