1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 4 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 20 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda S-MX | 2000 Plymouth Breeze | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | S-MX | Breeze |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |