2006 BMW 745 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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 1275 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 745 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |
