1999 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 555 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | NSX | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |
