2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2001 Smart ForTwo and 2001 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 BMW Z3 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 51 L |
