2003 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 2003 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster. 2003 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2001 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 320 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
