2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 BMW 116 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | 116 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 51 L |
