2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 745 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, 2010 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 51 L |
