2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (82 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 427 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (119 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2006 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Civic | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1099 cc |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
