2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 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 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 325 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |
