2006 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 BMW 130 and 2006 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 130 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 130 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 22 L |