2005 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 BMW 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2005 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 745 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |
