2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | Z4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |