2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 635 kg more than 2011 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Smart ForTwo | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Smart | BMW |
| Model | ForTwo | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Weight | 820 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 53 L |
