2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 243 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour.
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, 2004 Smart ForFour (125 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2004 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |