2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 306 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (156 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |