2003 Honda Element vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2003 Honda Element and 2003 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 815 kg more than 2003 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element, 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, 2003 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Element | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |
