2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 366 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, 2008 Honda Civic (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |