2002 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 330 | Brabus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |