2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 724 kg more than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Smart Cabrio Passion | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 325 | Cabrio Passion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
