1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Concerto | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1820 mm |
