2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 262 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 135 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 22 L |