1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1969 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 680 kg more than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda S-MX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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 Honda S-MX (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1969 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Honda | Steyr |
| Model | S-MX | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1510 mm |
