1988 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 525 | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
