2007 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 330 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |