2005 Honda Legend vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 798 kg more than 2002 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 Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda Legend | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Legend | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |