2002 Honda Capa vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Honda Capa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Capa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Capa (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Capa should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Capa weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda Capa (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Capa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Capa | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Capa | ForFour |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |