2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Smart Brabus

To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.

Because 2007 Smart Brabus 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 2007 Smart Brabus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2007 Smart Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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