2001 BMW M vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart. 2001 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | M | Smart |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
