2007 BMW 523 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2002 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 523 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
