2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 757 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | CR-V | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
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 - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |