2004 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2004 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 320 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 168 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |