2002 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 9 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 446 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 2011 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |