2002 BMW 332 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 332 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |