1998 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 330 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, 1998 Honda Civic, 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, 1998 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1867 mm |