1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForFour weights approximately 170 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |