2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 639 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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Smart | Honda |
| Model | ForTwo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
