2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart Coupe would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 624 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Accord | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
