1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2000 Honda S-MX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 GAZ 3110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | GAZ | Honda |
| Model | 3110 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
