1996 BMW 528 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 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 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 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 528 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 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 | 4810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
