1993 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1993 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 316 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 33 L |
