2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 373 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 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2010 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Smart | Honda |
| Model | ForTwo | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 83 L |
