2002 BMW M3 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2002 BMW M3 and 2002 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW M3 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW M3 (480 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW M3 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | M3 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3997 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 815 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
