2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 709 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, 2011 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 53 L |
