2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 118 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |