2005 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 330 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |