1996 BMW 332 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 332 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1870 mm |
