1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S-MX | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
