1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda S-MX (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
