1996 BMW Z3 vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 1996 BMW Z3 and 1996 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW Z3 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 BMW Z3.
Because 1996 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW Z3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX 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, 1996 BMW Z3 (275 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z3 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
