2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 320 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2170 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 | 224 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |