2003 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2003 BMW 520 and 2003 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2003 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 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 520 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |