2008 BMW 328 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 328 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 22 L |
