2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | S2000 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |
