2005 Smart Roadster vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 917 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Roadster | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | Roadster | 335 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |
