1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 870 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | S-MX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |