2011 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2011 Honda CR-V and 2011 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 716 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V, 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, 2011 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Honda CR-V | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | CR-V | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |