2005 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 660 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2005 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | NSX | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
