2000 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 Honda NSX and 2000 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | NSX | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1460 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |