2007 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 820 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 550 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |