2002 BMW 760 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1334 kg more than 2013 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 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 760 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make BMW Smart
Model 760 Fortwo
Year Released 2002 2013
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 438 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 601 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88.9 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 81 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2154 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 1867 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.7 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 20.5 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 33 L


 

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