1992 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 850 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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 740 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 33 L |