2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 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 2005 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Civic | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
