2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 550 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |