2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 131 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour. 2001 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 965 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |