2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 855 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 525 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |