1999 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour.
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, 2001 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2001 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |