2002 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 614 kg more than 2010 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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | NSX | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |