1998 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 619 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 325 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 22 L |
