1992 BMW 538 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 538. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 538 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 990 kg more than 2013 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 538 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
