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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 77 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 552 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.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic 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 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |