2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |