2007 BMW 335 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 335 2000 Smart ForTwo
Make BMW Smart
Model 335 ForTwo
Year Released 2007 2000
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2979 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 66.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 67 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 150 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 5.3 L/100km


 

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