1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1996 Mini MK VI
To start off, both 1996 Honda S-MX and 1996 Mini MK VI were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VI. (41 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mini MK VI. 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 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VI. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1996 Mini MK VI | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | S-MX | MK VI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
