2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112

To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.

Because 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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