1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1999 Toyota RAV4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 Toyota RAV4. 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, 1996 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1999 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
