2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Because 2003 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 2003 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 130 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |