2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,245 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 228 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 2010 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz, 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, 2010 Honda Jazz (110 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Smart | Honda |
| Model | ForTwo | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 77 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 42 L |
