1996 BMW 730 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 926 kg more than 2013 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 730 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 730 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 33 L |