2008 BMW 116 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 116 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 460 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, 2008 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 116 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |