2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V and 2007 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 822 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | CR-V | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |
