2001 Smart Roadster vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 327 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Smart Roadster 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 2001 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2001 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Smart Roadster | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Smart | Honda |
Model | Roadster | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |