2002 Honda Vamos 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 Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
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 Vamos (149 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Vamos | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 33 L |
