2010 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 271 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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, 2006 Smart ForFour (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2006 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 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:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Civic | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1249 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
