1990 BMW 518 vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 2004 MCC Smart | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 518 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
