2003 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 530 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |