2000 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 BMW 525 and 2000 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 975 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 525 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 525 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |