2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 840 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Smart | Honda |
| Model | ForTwo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
