2006 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 740 | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 740 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |