1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 215 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 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 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Concerto | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Concerto | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1867 mm |