2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Because 2006 Smart Roadster 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 Roadster. 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 (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Civic | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
