2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 456 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2006 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Civic | ForFour |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 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 | 63 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |