2009 BMW 135 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 135 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
