2002 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 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 S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | S2000 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |
