2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForFour weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Honda Civic (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Civic | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
