2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 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 (144 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 101 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |