2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 1000 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Smart ForTwo | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Smart | BMW |
Model | ForTwo | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 798 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 61 L |