2006 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2013 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 320 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |