1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2010 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 5.8 (786 Nm) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 5.8 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1867 mm |