1992 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 850 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
