2008 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 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, 2008 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 320 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
