1992 BMW 540 vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1999 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 540 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 22 L |
