1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1996 Mazda RX-01
To start off, both 1996 Honda S-MX and 1996 Mazda RX-01 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,615 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-01 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 230 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-01.
Because 1996 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mazda RX-01. 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 Mazda RX-01 (220 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1996 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S-MX | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
