2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Smart | BMW |
Model | ForTwo | 335 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 57 L |