2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |