2000 Smart Roadster vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | Roadster | 640 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
