1997 BMW S3 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW S3 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 548 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW S3 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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW S3 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | S3 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1867 mm |