1996 BMW 735 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 735 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 22 L |