2009 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 745 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
